Textile Design @ Jefferson: January 2016

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Textiles and Fungi! The Foragers: Art Gallery Opening at the Schuylkill Center

Thursday, January 28th from 6-8pm at the Schuylkill Center!

an exploration of wild mushrooms in photography and crochet

On display will be the work of husband and wife duo, Melissa Maddonni Haims and Josh Haims. "Josh’s photographs and Melissa’s crocheted yarn sculptures investigate the experience of immersion in the forest and nature’s ability to create something beautiful out of almost nothing."

Here is a link to the Schuylkill Center's Page: Link

If you are interested in learning more about crocheting mushrooms and Melissa's passion for biomimicry, check out her workshop on Saturday, February 20th from 2pm-4pm!

Here is a link to the workshop page: Link

The Bachelors of Science in Textile Design and Masters of Science in Textile Design programs provide integration and balance between creative design and technology. In the undergraduate program, students explore weaving, knitting and printing, with the opportunity for advanced course work in the areas of their choice. Students in the graduate program are required to specialize in one area (knit, weave or print), but are encouraged to incorporate the other areas of textile design through their foundation courses, elective or design studio work.

Design research is stressed from the beginning of the programs. Being in the a major city is a great resource as is The Design Center at Jefferson with its textile collection from around the world.